Compositions

Attack of the Yeti (2026)

Commissioned for the 2025-2026 Brandon Valley Intermediate School 5th Grade Band, Brandon, South Dakota; Del Hubers, Director
Grade 0.5
Wingert-Jones Publications
– JW Pepper Editors’ Choice

Look out for the Yeti! Enjoy this engaging written piece written by Connor Dunford that captures a wintery feel with Sleigh Bells in the percussion, along with bouncing staccato patterns from the woodwinds and upper brass voices. Features an exciting scream solo the moment the Yeti strikes!

Celestial Warriors (2026)

Grade 1
Wingert-Jones Publications
– JW Pepper Editors’ Choice

Prepare your “Celestial Warriors” for an intense intergalactic battle. Take players and listeners through a looming introduction as the oppositions approaches, followed by the upper voices taking over the melody as the two armies clash. Finally, the war concludes with the sound of a gong. You and your warriors will love taking the audience on this journey!

Mission on the Housetop (2026)

Grade 2
Wingert-Jones Publications
– JW Pepper Editors’ Choice

Santa and his elves are on a mission! While everyone sleeps soundly, awaiting Christmas morning, a Christmas mission is happening behind the scenes on housetops all over the world; one that is quite a feat for just one night! The popular Christmas tune “Up on the Housetop” is arranged in a minor mode for a suspicious and sneaky feeling!

Childhood Memories (2026)

Grade 3
Wingert-Jones Publications

Connor Dunford wrote this piece after reflecting on his life, specifically his childhood and the distant memories and people who were impactful during that time. This work also explores complicated emotions in tumultuous times, but ends positively, symbolizing hope for the future.

Minor Disruption (2025)

Grade 2.5
Wingert-Jones Publications
– Bandworld Top 100
– JW Pepper Editors’ Choice

Newcomer Connor Dunford brings us an electrifyingly fun work for the concert band in “Minor Disruption.” Crunchy harmony and fun orchestral hits make this cinematic piece a great addition to any concert program. There is ample room to show off each section in the band and open or close each concert in style! We know this one is going to be a hit!

Storming the Castle (2025)

Grade 1.5
Wingert-Jones Publications
– Bandworld Top 100
– JW Pepper Editors’ Choice

Newcomer Connor Dunford comes out swinging with this high-wire new work for the young band. Storm the castle and get lost in the drama with this new work – which features fun and engaging parts for each section of the band! We expect to be hearing from Connor a lot more in the future!